GRE Word List

JUXTAPOSE

to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)

The meaning of the word juxtapose is to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect).

Random words

WordMeaning
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
feintsomething feigned
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
depredationto lay waste : plunder
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning